This Lemon Cheesecake is a variation on our Classic version. Swap out graham cracker crumbs for lemon cookies and substitute lemon for vanilla.
INGREDIENTS:
1 recipe Classic Cheesecake (see recipe below)
1 1/4 cup(s) lemon-nut cookie crumbs
1 tablespoon(s) grated lemon zest
2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
1/3 cup(s) bottled lemon curd
Julienne strips of lemon, optional
PROCEEDURE:
Make our Classic Cheesecake with the following changes:
Crust:
Substitute lemon-nut cookie crumbs for graham cracker crumbs and use 1 tablespoon melted butter.
Filling:
Substitute 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest and 2 tablespoon lemon juice for vanilla bean seeds and vanilla extract. Omit the topping. Bake refrigerate, and unmold the cheesecake. Before serving spread 1/3 cup bottled lemon curd over top of cake. Garnish with julienne strips of lemon, if desired.
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Lemon Zest Cupcakes:
1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
zest of 1 lemon
2 cups all-purpose flour
Juice of 3-4 lemons
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one and a half 12 cup muffin pans and line with paper baking cups. (enough for 18 cupcakes)
Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 15 minutes. Mix in the eggs one at a time, mixing each until well blended. Stir in the lemon zest. Stir in the flour, alternating with the lemon juice, just until the batter is smooth. Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, dividing evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan set over a wire rack. When cool, arrange the cupcakes on a serving platter.
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Lemon Zest Cupcakes
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup solid shortening
3/4 cup milk
3 eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cupcake pans or line with paper liners.
In the bowl of electric mixer, combine all ingredients. Mix at low speed, then at high speed as flour becomes moistened. Beat until batter is creamy, about 2 minutes. Spoon batter into cups about 3/4 full. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean and dry. Remove cupcakes from oven and allow to cool before icing.
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lemon muffins?
Ingredients
2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp grated lemon rind
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
Method
Sift the flour with the baking powder and soda and keep aside.
Beat the eggs till they are light and fluffy.Blend the sugar, eggs and oil and lemon rind in a mixer till they are well blended and the mixture is smooth
Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture.
Pour the batter into greased muffin cups and bake in an oven for 10 minutes at 300 degrees and then lower ove to 250 degrees and bake for 7-8 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and a skewer comes out clean when inserted in the middle of the muffin.
For an easy glaze, combine 1 cup confectioners' sugar with 2 tablespoons cream, half & half or milk. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice if desired
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Lemon Curd Recipe:
3 large eggs
1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh lemon juice (2-3 lemons) (do not use the bottled lemon juice)
1 tablespoon (4 grams) finely shredded lemon zest
3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated white sugar
4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature and cut into small pieces
Note: Room temperature lemons provide more juice. After squeezing, strain the juice to remove any pulp. Zest is the yellow, sweet-flavored outer rind of the lemon. A zester or fine grater can be used to remove the rind. Cold lemons are much easier to grate. Grate lemons just before using as the zest will lose moisture if it sits too long
In a stainless steel bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and lemon juice until blended. Cook, stirring constantly (to prevent it from curdling), until the mixture becomes thick (like sour cream or a hollandaise sauce) (160 degrees F or 71 degrees C). This will take approximately 10 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately pour through a fine strainer to remove any lumps. Cut the butter into small pieces and whisk into the mixture until the butter has melted. Add the lemon zest and let cool. The lemon curd will continue to thicken as it cools. Cover immediately (so a skin doesn't form) and refrigerate for up to a week.
Makes 1 1/2 cups (360 ml).
If you want a lighter lemon curd whip 1/2 cup (120 ml) of heavy whipping cream and fold into the lemon curd.
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lemon cud
5 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
4 lemons, zested and juiced
1 stick butter, cut into pats and chilled
Add enough water to a medium saucepan to come about 1-inch up the side. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Meanwhi